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70 Putnam Street # 70, Watertown MA 02472

Watertown, MA 02472 • East Watertown
$655,000
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,185
Sq Ft
$553
Price/Sq Ft
0.10
Acres
1915
Year Built
1
Garage Space
13
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 9, 2023 • MLS# 73086221 Copied! • Updated May 8, 2023

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $655,000
Final Sale Price: $655,000
Difference: +$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
13
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $553
Sale $/sq ft: $553
This property sold for $553 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold exactly at the asking price.

With only 13 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 5 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$553/sq ft
Area Average
$416/sq ft
Difference
+33.1%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

Lovely updated first floor 3 bedroom condo in desirable East Watertown. Step off the exclusive use front porch into the vestibule (with closet) and into the light-filled, open-floor plan living room, dining room and kitchen. Exclusive use rear porch off the kitchen overlooks the pretty yard & garden (with a well-tended and prolific pear tree) - perfect for al fresco dining. Beautiful wood floors, high ceilings, large windows, and period moldings throughout. Bedrooms all have large closets. Additional amenities include in-unit washer and dryer; deeded garage parking + 1 exterior space; deeded use of half of the basement. Unit repainted in 2022 and has been meticulously maintained. Located two blocks from just completed Hosmer Elementary School and new athletic fields; 10 minute walk to the Charles River & bike path, newly developed and vibrant Arsenal Yard with shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Convenient location for commuting and bus routes to Cambridge and Boston.

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Property History

Market Insights

13.7%
Price Range
14
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73546434
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Jul 8, 2026
$759,000
MLS #73546434 - Active
Sold
May 3, 2023
$655,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 14
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Listed for Sale
Mar 9, 2023
$655,000
Original listing
Agent: Karen A. Kita Office: Kita Associates

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $2,550 $452,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,550
Tax Year 2023
HOA Fee
$200
Monthly
Assessed Value
$452,700

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1915
Living Area 1,185 sq ft
Lot Size 0.10 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Central, Steam, Natural Gas, Unit Control
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Covered Patio/deck, Fruit Trees, Garden, Screens, Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Covered
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Deeded, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 2
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $2,550
Assessed Value $452,700

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $200 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Reserve Funds
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 1
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures Taxes Reflect The 2023 Watertown Owner Occupied Residential Exemption Of $3, 598.51. Floor Plans And Measurements Are Approximate And Intended For Informational Purposes Only.
Exclusions None
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type ["2\/3 Family"]
Unit/Building #70
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans (4)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 14 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1915
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,185 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
8 x 5
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Beadboard, Pedestal Sink
Bedroom3
12 x 9
Flooring - Wood, Closet - Double
Dining Room
13 x 10
Flooring - Wood
Kitchen
14 x 11
Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Gas Stove
Bedroom2
11 x 10
Closet, Flooring - Wood
Living Room
13 x 11
Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Vestibule
Master Bedroom
12 x 11
Flooring - Wood, Closet - Double

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bathroom2
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
No

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Basement: Y
Laundry: Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1915
Effective Year (Renovated): 2001
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Steam, Natural Gas, Unit Control
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Covered Patio/Deck, Fruit Trees, Garden, Screens, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch: Porch, Covered
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Deeded, Off Street, Paved
School District
Watertown School District local
A-
School Safety 2024-25
1.0% Low
0.8% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.2% Emergency
4.5% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

8 schools
Perkins School for the Blind
0.5 mi
Grades PK-12
Star Academy (Watertown Campus)
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
Jewish Community Day School
2.2 mi
Grades K-08
Atrium School
2.5 mi
Grades K-06
A
Hosmer School
0.2 mi | #140 of 824 | Score: 57.4
Improved 112 spots from last year
-0.8 below state avg
758 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
St. Stephen's Armenian School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-05
A
Cunniff School
1.8 mi | #166 of 824 | Score: 56.3
Improved 20 spots from last year
-1.9 below state avg
320 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
A+
James Russell Lowell School
891.9 mi | #84 of 824 | Score: 60.2
Improved 80 spots from last year
+2 above state avg
422 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A-
Watertown Middle School
1.3 mi | #108 of 352 | Score: 48.6
Improved 11 spots from last year
-9.6 below state avg
583 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
Walker Beacon School
1.6 mi
Grades 07-12
B+
Watertown High School
1.4 mi | #112 of 346 | Score: 59.3
Improved 118 spots from last year
+1.1 above state avg
761 students Diverse
18 sports • 1,578 athletes
Strong AP Program Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

East Watertown

70 Putnam Street # 70, Watertown MA 02472

Watertown, MA 02472

Listing Information

Agent MLS ID BB910401
Office MLS ID BB4678
Listing Data Updated May 8, 2023 12:57 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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